American Meteor Society

Reports Report 312bm (Event 312-2014)

Observer
Name Eli C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Observed during driving on Rt 50 west near Coolville Ohio. Was facing Southwest at the time. Fireball appeared directly above and only became visible when it moved into my field of vision through the windshield. Lasted about 2 to 3 seconds. No explosion observed. Slightly less bright than a full moon.
Location
Address Coolville, OH
Latitude 39° 14' 6.72'' N (39.2352°)
Longitude 81° 47' 15.02'' W (-81.787505°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-01-28 20:18 EST
UT Date & Time 2014-01-29 01:18 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 225°
First azimuth 45°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 225°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color white to yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 5°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -